Category Archives: Local Sports
Lady Cats Fall To Effingham In Title Game At Vandalia
The Salem Lady Wildcats came up short in their bid to win the Vandalia Mid-Winter tournament, falling to state-ranked Effingham in the finals 44-28. Jordan Kessler was the only Lady Cat in double figu...
Jan 24, 2026
Mid Winter Tournament Results/Schedule Changes
Benton: Benton moved into the finals of the Benton Invitational beating Flora 42-27 in the semifinals. They will play next Saturday against Carterville who beat Hamilton County 60-38. The 3rd place ga...
Jan 24, 2026
Wildcats Just Miss Cut At Nu Bowl Lanes
The Salem Wildcats failed in their bid to advance to the IHSA State Bowling Tournament next weekend finishing 1 spot from advancing at the Nu Bowl Mt Vernon Sectional. (Photos: Curtis Denzik) Waterloo...
Jan 24, 2026
Schedule Change Highlights Friday At 74th Salem Invitational Tournament
The Final Four is set for the 74th Salem Invitational Tournament, and the impending weather forecast has changed the schedule as well. Last night, TTown overcame a 13 points first quarter defic...
Jan 23, 2026 Photo: Tyler Repking
Lady Cats Battle State Ranked Effingham For Vandalia Mid-Winter Title Today
The Salem Lady Wildcats will play for the Vandalia Mid-Winter Tournament title today against state ranked Effingham. Tip off at 7:30. The day begins with the 3rd place game at 6pm between Wesclin and ...
Jan 23, 2026
AP #1s Battle For Highland Girls Title....Breese Central v. Nashville
The Highland Girls Tournament will finish up today. At 4pm Highland will take on Civic Memorial in the consolation finals. At 5:30 it's the 5th place game with Lift for Life Academy taking on O'Fallon...
Jan 23, 2026 Chilli Head / CC
Woodlawn v. Waltonville For MTC Tournament Title, Patoka/Odin Plays Webber Tonight For 3rd
The Woodlawn Cardinals punched their ticket to the MTC Tournament finals with a 72-53 win over Webber Township. Lucas Cooper had 27 in the win for the Cardinals. The championship will be played at 1pm...
Jan 23, 2026
Mid Winter Tournament Recaps/Schedules
Benton: At the Benton Tournament last night, Herrin is into the consolation finals with an easy 62-22 win over Sesser Valier. They will play Meridian in the consy finals tonight at 4:30 after their 69...
Jan 23, 2026
Bobcats Play For Greenville Title Tonight....New Horizon & Iuka Get Wins
Franklin Park advanced to the finals of the James Burke Memorial Tournament in Greenville beating the hosts in the semifinal 48-38. Kaiden Washington had 16 for Salem, Emit Gibson added 9 points, 8 re...
Jan 23, 2026
Blue Devils Fall To John A Logan
The KC Blue Devils dropped their home game to John A Logan last night 98-90. Allen Myers had 24 in the loss, Jerrod Mackey 18, Myles Liddell 15 and AJ Tillman 11. Justice Decker had 21 to lead Logan. ...
Jan 23, 2026
